Mariner Books imprint: 1531 books
by Thomas Merton
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 1998
A modern-day Confessions of Saint Augustine, The Seven Storey Mountain is one of the most influential religious works of the twentieth century. This edition contains an introduction by Merton's editor, Robert Giroux, and a note to the reader by biographer William H. Shannon. It tells of the growing...
by James Carroll
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2010
A clear-eyed and personal examination of the Catholic faith, its leaders, and its complicated history by National Book Award–winner James Carroll
James Carroll turns to the notion of practice—both as a way to learn and a means of improvement—as a lens for this thoughtful and frank look...
Commander in Chief
FDR's Battle with Churchill, 1943
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
**“Superb . . . Hamilton brilliantly sets out Roosevelt’s foresight, determination and skill in establishing a new world order.” —Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post
“Provocative . . . stimulating to follow.” —Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times Book Review**
1943 was the year...
The Captain
The Journey of Derek Jeter
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2011
Every spring, Little Leaguers across the country mimic his stance and squabble over the right to wear his number, 2, the next number to be retired by the world’s most famous ball team. Derek Jeter is their hero. He walks in the footsteps of Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle, and someday his shadow...
Francona
The Red Sox Years
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2013
From 2004 to 2011, Terry Francona managed the Boston Red Sox, perhaps the most scrutinized team in all of sports. During that time, every home game was a sellout. Every play, call, word, gesture—on the field and off—was analyzed by thousands. And every decision was either genius, or disastrous....
by Larry Bird, Earvin Johnson Jr., Jackie MacMullan
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2009
From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s — Celtics vs Lakers, East...
Running the Table
The Legend of Kid Delicious, the Last Great American Pool Hustler
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2008
“A tremendously satisfying road story. What makes Running the Table so special is not the pool prowess of its protagonist but the unlikely bond between two wildly different young men who find each other through an exhilarating, often infuriating game.”—Los Angeles Times
Running the Table...
Knuckler
My Life with Baseball's Most Confounding Pitch
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2011
At forty-four years old, Tim Wakefield is the longest-serving member of one of baseball’s most popular franchises. He is close to eclipsing the winning records of two of the greatest pitchers to have played the game, yet few realize the full measure of his success. That his career can be characterized...
When Nobody Was Watching
My Hard-Fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2016
**A New York Times Bestseller
“If you are a real soccer player—then this is the book for you to read . . . Inspiring and uplifting. ”—GoalNation**
In 2015, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team won its first FIFA championship in sixteen years, culminating in an epic final game...
Billy Martin
Baseball's Flawed Genius
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2015
**A New York Times bestseller
“Enormously entertaining . . . Explores the question of whether a baseball lifer can actually be a tragic figure in the classic sense—a man destroyed by the very qualities that made him great." — Wall Street Journal
“Bill Pennington gives long-overdue...
by Pedro Martinez, Michael Silverman
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
A New York Times bestseller
**“Pedro the book is as smart, as funny, and as diva-esque as Pedro the pitcher . . . Buy the book. Read the book. Celebrate a golden era in Boston baseball.” — Boston Globe
“There is little the eight-time All-Star holds back about any subject as he...
QB
My Life Behind the Spiral
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2016
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"This book is gold.”—Peter King
“Intense.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Steve Young is a hero of mine, and his story is a source of inspiration for me. His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure NFL-style, make this book a fascinating...
Papi
My Story
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2017
WITH A NEW AFTERWORD
“Baseball fans of all loyalties will enjoy learning about [Ortiz’s] unique experiences in and out of the game.” —Library Journal
David “Big Papi” Ortiz is a baseball icon and one of the most popular figures ever to play the game. A key part of the Boston...
Senior Year
A Father, A Son, and High School Baseball
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2008
In Senior Year, Dan Shaughnessy focuses his acclaimed sports writing talents on his son Sam's senior year of high school, a turning point in any young life and certainly in the relationship between father and son. Using that experience, Shaughnessy circles back to his own boyhood and calls on the...